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1 MSDS# 1008 HELIUMPage 1 of 5 PUB # 310-409 MATERIAL SAFETY data SHEETSECTION 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATIONPRODUCT NAME: helium , compressedCHEMICAL NAME:HeliumFORMULA: HeSYNONYMS: helium gas, Gaseous helium , Balloon gasMANUFACTURER:Air Products and Chemicals, Hamilton BoulevardAllentown, PA 18195-1501 PRODUCT INFORMATION: 1 800 752 1597 MSDS NUMBER: 1008 REVISION: 4 REVISION DATE: March 1994 REVIEW DATE:August 1997 **SECTION 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTSH elium is sold as pure product > 99%.CAS NUMBER: 7440-59-7 EXPOSURE LIMITS:OSHA: Not establishedACGIH: Simple asphyxiantNIOSH: Not establishedSECTION 3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATIONEMERGENCY OVERVIEWH elium is a nontoxic, odorless, colorless, nonflammable gas stored in cylinders athigh pressure. It can cause rapid suffocation when concentrations are sufficient toreduce oxygen levels below It is lighter than air and may collect in highpoints or along ceilings.

2 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) may berequired by rescue TELEPHONE NUMBERS800 - 523 - 9374 Continental , Canada and Puerto Rico610 - 481 - 7711 other locationsPOTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:INHALATION: Simple asphyxiant. helium is nontoxic, but may causesuffocation by displacing the oxygen in air. Lack of sufficient oxygen can causeserious injury or CONTACT: No adverse CONTACT: No adverse # 1008 HELIUMPage 2 of 5 PUB # 310-409 EXPOSURE INFORMATION:ROUTE OF ENTRY: InhalationTARGET ORGANS: NoneEFFECT: Asphyxiation (suffocation)SYMPTOMS: Exposure to an oxygen deficient atmosphere (less than ) may causedizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, excess salivation, diminished mental alertness, loss ofconsciousness and death. Exposure to atmospheres containing 8-10% or less oxygen will bringabout unconsciousness without warning and so quickly that the individuals cannot help orprotect CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY OVEREXPOSURE: NoneCARCINOGENIC POTENTIAL: helium is not listed as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen byNTP, IARC, or OSHA Subpart practice of intentionally inhaling helium for a voice altering effect isextremely dangerous and may result in serious injury or death!

3 SECTION 4. FIRST AIDINHALATION: Persons suffering from lack of oxygen should be moved to fresh air. If victim is notbreathing, administer artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Obtainprompt medical / SKIN CONTACT: Not applicableSECTION 5. FIRE AND EXPLOSIONFLASH POINT:AUTOIGNITION:FLAMMABLE LIMITS:Not applicableNonflammableNonflammableEXTING UISHING MEDIA: helium is nonflammable and does not support combustion. Useextinguishing media appropriate for the surrounding COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: NoneSPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: helium is a simple asphyxiant. If possible, removehelium cylinders from fire area or cool with water. Self contained breathing apparatus may berequired for rescue FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Upon exposure to intense heat or flame cylinder willvent rapidly and or rupture violently. Most cylinders are designed to vent contents when exposed toelevated temperatures.

4 Pressure in a container can build up due to heat and it may rupture ifpressure relief devices should fail to 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURESE vacuate all personnel from affected area. Increase ventilation to release area and monitoroxygen level. Use appropriate protective equipment (SCBA). If leak is from container or it's valve,call the Air Products emergency telephone number. If leak is in user s system close cylinder valveand vent pressure before attempting 7. STORAGE AND HANDLINGSTORAGE: Cylinders should be stored upright in a well-ventilated, secure area, protected from theweather. Storage area temperatures should not exceed 125 F (52 C) and area should be free ofMSDS# 1008 HELIUMPage 3 of 5 PUB # 310-409combustible materials. Storage should be away from heavily traveled areas and emergency areas where salt or other corrosive materials are present. Valve protection caps and valveoutlet seals should remain on cylinders not connected for use.

5 Separate full from empty excessive inventory and storage time. Use a first-in first-out system. Keep good : Do not drag, roll, or slide cylinder. Use a suitable handtruck designed for cylindermovement. Never attempt to lift a cylinder by its cap. Secure cylinders at all times while in a pressure reducing regulator or separate control valve to safely discharge gas from a check valve to prevent reverse flow into cylinder. Do not overheat cylinder to increasepressure or discharge rate. If user experiences any difficulty operating cylinder valve, discontinueuse and contact supplier. Never insert an object ( , wrench, screwdriver, pry bar, etc.) into valvecap openings. Doing so may damage valve causing a leak to occur. Use an adjustable strap-wrench to remove over-tight or rusted is compatible with all common materials of construction. Pressure requirements should beconsidered when selecting materials and designing REQUIREMENTS: Always store and handle compressed gases in accordance withCompressed Gas Association, Inc.

6 (ph. 703-412-0900) pamphlet CGA P-1, Safe Handling ofCompressed Gases in Containers. Local regulations may require specific equipment for storage : Compressed gas cylinders shall not be refilled except by qualified producers ofcompressed gases. Shipment of a cylinder which has not been filled by the owner or with theowner s written consent is a violation of federal 8. PERSONAL PROTECTION / EXPOSURE CONTROLENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide good ventilation and/or local exhaust to preventaccumulation of high concentrations of gas. Oxygen levels in work area should be monitored toensure they do not fall below PROTECTION:GENERAL USE: None : Use SCBA or positive pressure air line with mask and escape pack in areaswhere oxygen concentration is less than Air purifying respirators will not PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: SAFETY shoes are recommended when handling 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESAPPEARANCE: Colorless gasODOR: OdorlessMOLECULAR WEIGHT: POINT (1 atm): F ( C)SPECIFIC GRAVITY (Air =1): VOLUME (at 70 F ( C) and 1 atm): ft3/lb ( m3/kg)FREEZING POINT/MELTING POINT: NoneVAPOR PRESSURE (AT 70F): Not applicableGAS DENSITY (at 70 F ( C) and 1 atm): lb/ft3 ( kg/m3)SOLUBILITY IN WATER ( at 32 F (0 C)): # 1008 HELIUMPage 4 of 5 PUB # 310-409 SECTION 10.

7 REACTIVITY / STABILITYCHEMICAL STABILITY: StableCONDITIONS TO AVOID: NoneINCOMPATIBILITY: NoneHAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: NoneHAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONH elium is a simple 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATIONH elium is not toxic. No adverse ecological effects are expected. helium does not contain anyClass I or Class II ozone depleting chemicals. helium is not listed as a marine pollutant by DOT(49 CFR 171).SECTION 13. DISPOSALUNUSED PRODUCT / EMPTY CONTAINER: Return container and unused product to supplier. Donot attempt to dispose of residual or unused : For emergency disposal, secure the cylinder and slowly discharge gas to theatmosphere in a well ventilated area or 14. TRANSPORTATIONDOT HAZARD CLASS: SHIPPING LABEL: Nonflammable GasDOT SHIPPING NAME: helium , CompressedIDENTIFICATION NUMBER: UN1046 REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): NoneSPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION: Cylinders should be transported in a secure upright position ina well ventilated truck.

8 Never transport in passenger compartment of a 15. REGULATORY FEDERAL REGULATIONS:EPA - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYCERCLA: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980requires notification to the National Response Center of a release of quantities of hazardoussubstances equal to or greater than the reportable quantities (RQ) in 40 CFR Reportable Quantity: NoneSARA TITLE III: SUPERFUND AMENDMENT AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 SECTION 302: Requires emergency planning based on threshold planning quantities(TPQ) and release reporting based on reportable quantities (RQ) of EPA s extremelyhazardous substances (40 CFR 355). helium is not listed as an Extremely Hazardous # 1008 HELIUMPage 5 of 5 PUB # 310-409 SECTIONS 311/312: Require submission of MATERIAL SAFETY data sheets (MSDSs) andchemical inventory reporting with identification of EPA defined hazard classes. Thehazard classes for this product are:IMMEDIATE HEALTH: NoPRESSURE: YesDELAYED HEALTH: NoREACTIVITY: NoFIRE: NoSECTION 313: Requires submission of annual reports of release of toxic chemicals thatappear in 40 CFR 372.

9 This information should be included in all MSDSs that are copiedand distributed for this is not listed as a toxic CFR PART 68: Risk Management for Chemical Accident Release Prevention. Requires thedevelopment and implementation of risk management programs at facilities that manufacture,use, store, or otherwise handle regulated substances in quantities that exceed is not listed as a regulated - TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT : helium is listed on the TSCA - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION29 CFR : Process SAFETY Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals. Requiresfacilities to develop a process SAFETY management program based on Threshold Quantities (TQ)of highly hazardous is not listed as a Highly Hazardous REGULATIONS:CALIFORNIA:Proposition 65: This product does NOT contain any listed substances which the Stateof California requires warning under this Rule: VOC = Not applicableSECTION 16.

10 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONHAZARD RATINGS:NFPA RATINGS:HMIS RATINGS:HEALTH:0 HEALTH:0 FLAMMABILITY:0 FLAMMABILITY:0 REACTIVITY:0 REACTIVITY:0 SPECIAL:SA**Compressed Gas Association recommendation to designate simple asphyxiant.**Documents with Effective Date of March 1994 and August 1997 are identical in content and eithermay be used.